I wanted to start a disscusion about this subject .
How many commanders do you suggest for 650pts ?
how many for 800pts?
Is their anypoint in taking an IC ? seems like people get the most out of 4 TC than any other combo.
is this true?
Thanks for your comments

I'm another one who likes to take the maximum number of commanders, but my reasoning is changing. I used to put two or even three of my TCs in the front rank, but now I'm doubting whether the combat bonus is worth the risk of losing one and forcing a CT on everyone around him. Even out of harm's way, a TC is as good as rear support in a CT, more flexible, and is often no more costly than a supporting BG.

In general, the more "other undrilled" your army has, the more commanders you need just to maneuver close to the enemy.

hazelbark wrote:I really think the IC never fights. He's jsut so valuable. I've killed two in the past month.

I think that almost goes without saying. When the IC fights, he stops radiating all that IC goodness to other battlegroups. That's what historical ICs like Hannibal, Scipio, and Caesar are known for, not for fighting in the front rank like Alexander.

You can pretty much always find something useful for an extra general to do. On the other hand, you could probably always find something useful for an extra BG to do as well. Ya pays ya money, ya takes ya chances.

I think the short version is that at full points (800 for 15mm) you should always have either 3 or 4 generals.